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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa celebrates nine years of growth and shared opportunity

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) marks nine years since the transformative merger that established it as the continent’s largest Coca-Cola bottling partner.

Digital technology can free human talent to do more creative tasks

By Elmar Els - Enterprise & Integration Architect at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

Fountain dispensers bring affordable Coca-Cola products to KFC patrons

Zambians can now enjoy their favourite Coca-Cola products in a more affordable and flexible way, thanks to the launch of fountain dispensers by Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) at KFC’s East Park and Twin Palms branches.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests R365m in new high-speed line in South Africa

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365m in a new state-of-the-art bottling line capable of producing 72,000 bottles per hour at its plant in Midrand, South Africa.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Expands Rollout of 2L Returnable Bottles in KwaZulu-Natal and Soweto

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has commenced the rollout of its innovative 2L returnable bottle in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Soweto. This is part of the company’s ongoing drive to offer consumers affordable beverages in more sustainable packaging.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda supports people with disabilities to grow their businesses

University students across Uganda have been equipped with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills through a programme called Campus Version 2025, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Family Uplift.

University Students Empowered with Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills through Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Initiative

University students across Uganda have been equipped with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills through a programme called Campus Version 2025, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Family Uplift.

Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia keeps athletes hydrated at LuWSI Run

On Saturday, 19 July, Lusaka came alive as runners and walkers gathered for the LuWSI (Lusaka Water Security Initiative) Run, where Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) played a key role in keeping participants hydrated throughout the morning.

Driving growth through a purpose-driven culture

By Catherine Gita - People and Culture Director at CCBU, a company in the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa group.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa helps bring safe water to communities

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Mozambique has invested nearly MZN 8 million in two infrastructure projects that are providing access to safe water for communities near its bottling plants in Nampula and Matola-Gare.

Training in Ethiopia empowers 76 people with disabilities

A group of 76 people with disabilities has been empowered through specialised training in utilising recycled plastic to make shopping bags and baskets, equipping them with valuable skills to generate income and foster self-reliance.

Government policy that energises private sector growth

By Kirunda Magoola – Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability Director at CCBU, a company in the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa group.
Matthew Welz

General Counsel and Company Secretary, CCBA

Matthew joined us from the Clicks Group, a JSE Top-40 company, where he has been the Head of Legal and Company Secretary since 2016. In this role Matthew successfully navigated a highly regulated environment, including overseeing compliance with company laws and the JSE Listings Requirements. As company secretary, he managed governance at Board level as well as being the Chairman’s chief of staff. Prior to this, Matthew was a Legal Manager with Anglo American, a major multinational diversified mining group, which includes three companies listed on the JSE, with extensive operations across Southern Africa.

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Zambia

Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) became a subsidiary of CCBA in 2018.
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Uganda

CCBA’s Ugandan subsidiary, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited (CCBU), has a 24-year track record in Uganda.
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Tanzania

Coca-Cola Kwanza is a subsidiary of CCBA covering 54% of Tanzania’s geography and employing over 700 people.
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Namibia

Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company (CCNBC), CCBA’s subsidiary in Namibia, has a 65-year track record providing Coca-Cola brands tailored for consumer preferences, like the iconic Kashupi.
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Mozambique

With more than 25 years serving the country, Coca-Cola Sabco Mozambique (CCSM) is a subsidiary of CCBA.
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Mayotte

The islands represent CCBA’s presence in Comoros and Mayotte.

Malawi

In 2022, CCBA acquired the soft drinks division of the Castel (Southern Bottlers Limited) in Malawi through a new entity called Coca-Cola Beverages Limited (CCBL).
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Kenya

In one of East Africa’s largest-ever private equity investments, CCBA acquired 100% shareholding in Nairobi Bottlers Limited (NBL) in October 2019.
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Ethiopia

East Africa Bottling Share Company (EABSC), a subsidiary of CCBA, is the largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in Ethiopia, having served the country for more than 60 years.
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Eswatini

In August 2019, CCBA subsidiary, Eswatini Coca-Cola Beverages, commenced operations with a refreshed marketing and sales plan, based on Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa’s success.
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Comoros

The islands represent CCBA’s presence in Comoros and Mayotte.
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South Africa

CCBA’s proudly South African subsidiary, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), has 13 manufacturing plants across 6 provinces.
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Botswana

Based in the capital, Gaborone, CCBA’s Botswana subsidiary, which trades as Coca-Cola Beverages Botswana (CCBB), offers improved service and accelerated innovation for both the formal and informal markets.